Lifetime Greenlights New Series from Jenji Cohen

Lifetime has ordered Jenji Kohan’sAmerican Princess straight-to-series. Ten one-hour episodes have been ordered for the scripted show that centers on Amanda, a socialite who runs off with a Renaissance Faire after her wedding plans fall apart. The show is a co-production between A+E Studios and IM Global Television.

American Princess is created, written and executive produced by Jamie Denbo. Kohan (“Orange Is the New Black”) and Tara Herrmann also executive produce.

“Jenji has always taken interesting and unconventional worlds and given them heart and humor,” said Gateley. “From the get-go, ‘American Princess’ was a concept we loved as it’s incredibly relatable to want to parachute from one’s life in difficult times. In Jenji, Jamie and Tara’s hands, we know this will be hilarious and special.”